Masterclass Series- Go big or go sectional with Ariane Welch

GO BIG!

Keen to grow your wheel thrown ceramics?

In this class we will explore intermediate and advanced techniques to produce larger clay pieces.

If you can bring 1.5 kgs of clay to center on the wheel, reasonably confidently, this course will help you scale up. 

Day 1: GO BIGGER!  It's time to scale up your wheel work.

• Learn to centre bigger volumes of clay (whatever bigger means to you!) by using larger body movements
• Learn to use bats, bat mates and bat pads to secure your work and remove it intact from the wheel.

Day 2: GO SECTIONAL! Combine wheel thrown forms to create more height!

• Plan a larger piece with a simple sketch
• Combine two wheel thrown forms using slip and scoring methods to make a pedestal centerpiece bowl or your choice of project
• Learn to use tools such as heat guns and calipers.
• (Optional) Join two thrown pieces and then continue throwing and altering the joined work with dry double rib method.

+ When

October 12th & 13th, 2025
6-9pm

Please note: only the FIRST date of the session is listed when booking in below (click 'select your time' button).  You only need to book in for the first date of the session and you will be automatically signed up for both dates.

Sorry, if you can’t make it to a session, we’re not able to offer make-up classes, or switcheroos. 

Class sizes are strictly limited (sorry, you must be over 16 years to attend)

+ For those who want to expand their ceramic knowledge

This class is recommended for those who are already have some ceramic experience, and are keen to learn more.  Intermediate and advanced makers welcome :)

Please note- price includes bisque firing ONLY. 

+ What to bring

Comfortable clothes & closed toed shoes 

This class is at our Marrickville studio